Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer; Experienced - Millennium Space Systems
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description
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Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced) – Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS)is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced) to support the Engineering team in El Segundo, CA
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Job Summary
As an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer, you will leverage past experience and strong engineering fundamentals to solve our most challenging technical problems in collaboration with other engineers. You will review designs and test plans to validate planning and identify opportunities to reduce cost and risk. Additionally, you will create processes, standards, and engineering tools that are needed and train others in their use.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive the development of emerging technologies for future mechanical designs at Millennium.
This position’s internal job code is Mech Sys Design & Anlys Engr. Our team is currently hiring for the Levels 5-6.
ResponsibilitiesHelp set technical direction for the group and beyond
Identify and create essential processes, tools, standards, and design guides to build a knowledge-base and set best-practices
Support Responsible Engineering Authorities (REAs) as needed to solve technical challenges, identify solutions, and develop verification tests
As part of the team’s technical lead engineering (TLE) group, provide technical guidance to programs on an as-needed basis though activities such as attending design reviews and customer meetings, failure review and analysis, and trade study assessment
Audit internal programs and external suppliers to identify industry best practices and opportunities for improvement
Serve as a technical mentor for mid-career mechanical engineers
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Security Clearance and Export Control RequirementsThis position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Minimum Qualifications15+ years of technical experience in design and analysis of aerospace hardware
Adept with CAD software such as Solid Works or similar, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Experience with spacecraft environments and testing, including random, sine, and acoustic vibration tests, and TVAC testing
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, knowledge of satellite hardware, qualification methods, and first principles understanding of all spacecraft sub-systems
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
Experience with any of the following: composites, bonded joints, dampers, additive manufacturing, shock or mechanisms
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:This role will be on 1st
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